Sermon Title: FOLLOWING WITH OPEN EYESSermon Text: MARK 10:46-52Sermon Series: THE ROAD TO THE CROSS: FOLLOWING THE SUFFERING KINGBy: PTR NIC SY
SERMON NOTES
Faith cries out, comes close, and follows on.
I. FAITH CRIES OUT PERSISTENTLY
Faith doesn’t wait for perfect timing; it calls out even in imperfect places.
Reflect: When was the last time you cried out to Jesus in desperation?
When we lose sight of our desperation, we start treating Jesus like a helpful resource instead of our only hope.
II. FAITH RESPONDS TO JESUS’ CALL.
The God of the universe pauses for a single voice in the dark.
Reflect: What do you want him to do for you?
You never regret what you leave behind for Christ; you only regret what you hold on to that kept you from him.
III. FAITH FOLLOWS JESUS ON THE WAY
Reflect: Are you following?
Opened eyes lead to obedient feet.
Jesus isn’t just the destination, he is the way.
Following isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily choice.
The greatest gift isn’t sight. The greatest gift is being with Jesus.
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Sermon Title: FOLLOWING WITH OPEN EYESSermon Text: MARK 10:46-52Sermon Series: THE ROAD TO THE CROSS: FOLLOWING THE SUFFERING KINGBy: PTR NIC SY
SERMON NOTES
Faith cries out, comes close, and follows on.
I. FAITH CRIES OUT PERSISTENTLY
Faith doesn’t wait for perfect timing; it calls out even in imperfect places.
Reflect: When was the last time you cried out to Jesus in desperation?
When we lose sight of our desperation, we start treating Jesus like a helpful resource instead of our only hope.
II. FAITH RESPONDS TO JESUS’ CALL.
The God of the universe pauses for a single voice in the dark.
Reflect: What do you want him to do for you?
You never regret what you leave behind for Christ; you only regret what you hold on to that kept you from him.
III. FAITH FOLLOWS JESUS ON THE WAY
Reflect: Are you following?
Opened eyes lead to obedient feet.
Jesus isn’t just the destination, he is the way.
Following isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily choice.
The greatest gift isn’t sight. The greatest gift is being with Jesus.
Sermon Title: WARNING LABELS FOR DISCIPLES
Sermon Text: MARK 9:2-14 (ESV)
Sermon Series: THE ROAD TO THE CROSS: FOLLOWING THE SUFFERING KING
By: PTR NIC SY
Sermon Notes:
The greatest threat to following Jesus doesn’t always come from outside the church; it often comes from inside our own hearts.
I. DON’T SHUT OTHERS OUT (vv 38-41)
The moment loyalty to our group replaces loyalty to Jesus, we’ve missed the kingdom.
What matters isn’t how big the act is, but who you’re doing it for.
Exclusion may feel like protecting our turf, but in reality it weakens our testimony.
In God’s kingdom, even the smallest act counts. So start small, but start somewhere.
II. DON’T LEAD OTHERS ASTRAY (vv 42-48)
It’s deadly serious to damage the faith of the vulnerable.
You can harm others by your sin, but you can also destroy yourself by tolerating it.
If anything in your life drags you into sin, deal with it decisively.
Hell is real, sin is lethal, and discipleship is serious.
These warnings are meant to drive us to the grace of Jesus.
III. LIVE DISTINCTLY (vv 49-50)
Discipleship involves both preservation and purification.
A disciple without distinction is like salt without flavor; it is useless.
Disciples aren’t called to be impressive. They’re called to be salty.
ENDING
The warnings of Jesus only make sense when we remember the grace of Jesus.
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Sermon Title: FOLLOWING WITH OPEN EYESSermon Text: MARK 10:46-52Sermon Series: THE ROAD TO THE CROSS: FOLLOWING THE SUFFERING KINGBy: PTR NIC SY
SERMON NOTES
Faith cries out, comes close, and follows on.
I. FAITH CRIES OUT PERSISTENTLY
Faith doesn’t wait for perfect timing; it calls out even in imperfect places.
Reflect: When was the last time you cried out to Jesus in desperation?
When we lose sight of our desperation, we start treating Jesus like a helpful resource instead of our only hope.
II. FAITH RESPONDS TO JESUS’ CALL.
The God of the universe pauses for a single voice in the dark.
Reflect: What do you want him to do for you?
You never regret what you leave behind for Christ; you only regret what you hold on to that kept you from him.
III. FAITH FOLLOWS JESUS ON THE WAY
Reflect: Are you following?
Opened eyes lead to obedient feet.
Jesus isn’t just the destination, he is the way.
Following isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily choice.
The greatest gift isn’t sight. The greatest gift is being with Jesus.
